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Dangerous Shadows, Discipleship Book 3
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Dangerous Shadows, Discipleship Book 3
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Shaken from an assault in the library parking lot at Hilltop College in Western North Carolina, crime reporter Emily Hanover contacts her ex-fiancé, private investigator Nick Lancaster. When the college hires Nick to recover quartz and ancient maps stolen from the library, Nick insists there’s a connection between the theft and Emily’s attack. As Nick and Emily face danger from an elusive stalker, their romance rekindles. Nick’s sidekick, Hucklesford, spots two suspects, so he and Nick go undercover. While Nick’s surveillance points to illegal gambling and murder, Hucklesford’s investigation leads him to the college cross-country team. Can Nick and Hucklesford, along with Emily, connect the stalker, theft, college student, and gambler’s murder to solve this baffling mystery? Will Nick and Emily find true love?
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Dangerous Detour, Discipleship Series Book Two
Four people face a winter storm in the wilderness. Two have lost their way. One has lost his purpose and one has lost his soul.
Headed home for Christmas vacation, Ruthie, a quiet professor, crosses paths with Moose, a football coach, on an icy blocked road in Western North Carolina. Amid a winter storm, they unknowingly take shelter in a killer’s hideout. Escaping under fire, they flee into a frozen, snow-covered forest. Trying to find their way out and shake the murderer, they dodge bullets each day until the temperature drops and the world turns quiet. Then, they set up camps to survive in the wilderness. Even though they grow attracted to each other, neither admits it until each of them suffers a frightening injury. Finally, they head to a house Ruthie sees in the distance. Will they meet a new friend, or a foe?
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Headed home for Christmas vacation, Ruthie, a quiet professor, crosses paths with Moose, a football coach, on an icy blocked road in Western North Carolina. Amid a winter storm, they unknowingly take shelter in a killer’s hideout. Escaping under fire, they flee into a frozen, snow-covered forest. Trying to find their way out and shake the murderer, they dodge bullets each day until the temperature drops and the world turns quiet. Then, they set up camps to survive in the wilderness. Even though they grow attracted to each other, neither admits it until each of them suffers a frightening injury. Finally, they head to a house Ruthie sees in the distance. Will they meet a new friend, or a foe?
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Hidden Danger, Christian Romantic Suspense
(Book One in the Discipleship Series)
A New Story with a New Twist
After Emily Hanover’s left standing at the altar in Blue Mountain, North Carolina, she goes to Sky High Campground to put her life back together. Because it’s February and few people come here this time of year, she’s alone on the premises. When noises in the middle of the night frighten her, she gathers her courage and peeks outside. A man carrying a body over his shoulder emerges from the dark shadows onto her front yard. Horrified, she collapses onto the floor.
The next morning, she visits ex-military officer turned security guard, Nick Lancaster. He listens intently to Emily, but dismisses her claim of foul play as a hunter carrying a deer. Finally, after he sees a freshly dug hole in Emily’s yard and finds two more in the woods, he agrees—there’s suspicious activity. Then he and Emily embark on a mission exposing murder and a far-reaching sinister plot, neither suspecting danger can bring romance.
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The next morning, she visits ex-military officer turned security guard, Nick Lancaster. He listens intently to Emily, but dismisses her claim of foul play as a hunter carrying a deer. Finally, after he sees a freshly dug hole in Emily’s yard and finds two more in the woods, he agrees—there’s suspicious activity. Then he and Emily embark on a mission exposing murder and a far-reaching sinister plot, neither suspecting danger can bring romance.
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A Nice Surprise for Hidden Danger
Read the Top Author review of Hidden Danger here.
Cooking up a Mystery
Laney Eskridge worked to put her husband through dental school. Then he left with another woman. She's on edge from the emotional scars and her parents' deaths. Then she hears unexplained noises in her new tea house, and her anxiety is tripled. Add a budding romance with Eric—a guy with a fear of commitment—and it's all too much to handle. She cuts ties with Eric and plunges into making her business pay off.
When Eric discovers that Laney's in danger, he vows to protect her. But can he make a lasting promise? Will she trust him? ...and when they overhear a threat that could cause national turmoil, will anyone believe them? There's more brewing than herbal tea in Cooking up a Mystery.
What people are saying
Gail Pallotta has cooked up a delectable mystery with all the right ingredients: rich characters, page-turning suspense, and heart-warming romance. One warning. Don't read this when you're hungry! With all the great food references, you could gain five pounds! Nancy Mehl, ACFW Carol Award Winner and Best-Selling Author of the Defenders of Justice and Kaely Quinn Profiler Series. nancymehl.com
What more do we need? Laney's restaurant is described so well I wanted to drop in for some of her delicious cooking. But I'd want to leave before night when the banging pots and pans stirred up fear and a mystery. Cooking up a Mystery is a delightful story. I was unable to figure out how anyone could come and go without using the door, or how so much noise was made with nothing disturbed by the time Laney got enough nerve to check out her kitchen. Although a suspense, the story is not frightening, and I appreciated that. The romance between Laney and Eric was just right, as was the way the mystery played out. Good Writing! From Connie C. on Amazon
From the delicious first paragraph until the sweet final scene, Cooking up a Mystery by Gail Pallotta is a treat on every level. The author creates fantastic scenes, her characters are realistic and well-developed, her prose sparkles like polished silverware and her plotting is imaginative and impeccable. The author has written a book with all of the ingredients that will completely satisfy her readers. A bonus section of reader's recipes at the end (each one named after a character in the book!) is the perfect finishing touch to make this delectable mystery an irresistible indulgence. I can't wait for the next book from this talented author. From a Five-Star Review on Amazon
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Stopped Cold, a Grace Awards Finalist, 4th Place in the 16th Annual Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll and an Amazon Best Seller in Christian Teen and Young Adult Mysteries and Thrillers four times.
Things aren't what they seem in peaceful Mistville, North Carolina.
Margaret McWhorter enjoys a laid-back Freshman year in high school swimming and hanging out with friends—until the day her brother, Sean, suffers a stroke from taking steroids. Now he's lying unconscious in a hospital.
Anger sets a fire for retribution inside her, and Margaret vows to make the criminals pay. Even the cop on the case can't stop her from investigating. Looking for justice, she convinces two friends, Jimmy and Emily to join her in a quest that takes them through a twisted, drug-filled sub-culture they discover deep in the woods behind the school. Time and again they walk a treacherous path, and come face-to-face with danger.
All the while Margaret really wants to cure Sean, heal the hate inside, and open her heart to love.
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Comments from the Fourth Place Finish in the Preditors and Editors Readers Poll
Very compelling with emotions and feelings that have been felt by everyone in their lives at one time or another. Everyone can relate to this book! Great for all, especially students and parents.
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One of the best books recently published dealing with self-esteem, drugs and the drive to be #1 at any cost. A must-read for the young athlete and the family.
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This is an exceptional work and tells the truth of today.
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Great story framed with a timeless, heartfelt message.
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"…follow Margaret's journey to discover the depth of true character and faith not only in school and friends, but family."
--Author and Book Reviewer Lisa Lickel
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"They…" (the characters) "..are as finely tuned as a lovely stringed instrument, each having a different song to play in the story."
--Book Reviewer Barbara Shelton
This is a great read. I recommend it for teens or adults alike. It certainly kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next when Margaret, Jimmy, and their friend Emily go out looking to stop dangerous drug dealers. There's plenty of action and emotion. From Connie on Amazon
Stayed on Amazon's Best Seller List for Teens and Young Adult Mysteries and Thrillers for one month.
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Hair Calamities and Hot Cash
A TopShelf Awards Finalist in the Fiction - Humor, Comedy Category
Margaret McWhorter enjoys a laid-back Freshman year in high school swimming and hanging out with friends—until the day her brother, Sean, suffers a stroke from taking steroids. Now he's lying unconscious in a hospital.
Anger sets a fire for retribution inside her, and Margaret vows to make the criminals pay. Even the cop on the case can't stop her from investigating. Looking for justice, she convinces two friends, Jimmy and Emily to join her in a quest that takes them through a twisted, drug-filled sub-culture they discover deep in the woods behind the school. Time and again they walk a treacherous path, and come face-to-face with danger.
All the while Margaret really wants to cure Sean, heal the hate inside, and open her heart to love.
What People Are Saying
Comments from the Fourth Place Finish in the Preditors and Editors Readers Poll
Very compelling with emotions and feelings that have been felt by everyone in their lives at one time or another. Everyone can relate to this book! Great for all, especially students and parents.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
One of the best books recently published dealing with self-esteem, drugs and the drive to be #1 at any cost. A must-read for the young athlete and the family.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
This is an exceptional work and tells the truth of today.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
Great story framed with a timeless, heartfelt message.
~ * ~ * ~ * ~
"…follow Margaret's journey to discover the depth of true character and faith not only in school and friends, but family."
--Author and Book Reviewer Lisa Lickel
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"They…" (the characters) "..are as finely tuned as a lovely stringed instrument, each having a different song to play in the story."
--Book Reviewer Barbara Shelton
This is a great read. I recommend it for teens or adults alike. It certainly kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next when Margaret, Jimmy, and their friend Emily go out looking to stop dangerous drug dealers. There's plenty of action and emotion. From Connie on Amazon
Stayed on Amazon's Best Seller List for Teens and Young Adult Mysteries and Thrillers for one month.
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Hair Calamities and Hot Cash
A TopShelf Awards Finalist in the Fiction - Humor, Comedy Category
“A comedic romp from small town to big city in search of missing money, hair catastrophes, and love. A truly fun read”– Cynthia Hickey, author of the Shady Acres Mystery series
What happens when a New York stockbroker crashes his car into Eve Castleberry’s North Carolina beauty shop … on the same day the young widow’s defective hair products are causing wild hairdos?
Soon Eve finds herself helping the handsome stranger hunt the thieves who stole his clients cash...and hot on the trail of two of the FBI’s most-wanted criminals! Romance blossoms amid danger, suspense and Eve’s hair-brained plan to get back the money.
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Comical chaos flows effortlessly in this starry-eyed, humorous tale of misfortune surprisingly turning to serendipity. Hair Calamities and Hot Cash is a fresh, cozy, romantic mystery by Gail Pallotta...every bit brilliant and complete with charm, excitement and wit. RJS
Merry mayhem ensues and this is one delightful romantic comedy as the two (main characters) work together to get (stolen) money and solve the riddle of what's going wrong at her store. Writing witty comedy is an art and Gail Pallotta has mastered it in this novel. From a five-bone review by Spatzle, the cute, white, fluffy dog on Susan Baganz's review site, Spatzle Speaks
Escape to Triville, N.C....If you like Mitford, you'll get a huge kick out of Triville. From a five-star review by Lisa Lickel
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Mountain of Love and Danger - A Fun Christian Book With Fantasy, Adventure and Mystery
Jack Greenthumb finds romance in Fairwilde Kingdom—a different day—a different girl. Then a cruel mystery begins. Dad’s beaten, the family farm destroyed and Jack’s true love, Gwendolyn Bante, kidnapped. Jack’s undercover operation reveals Gwenie’s a captive atop a mountain accessible only by helicopter. Reaching her is a dangerous expedition even for a champion rock climber like Jack. However, a Greenthumb Acres employee plants a miraculous seed from Heaven for the rescue. Suspense mounts as Jack scales the perilous cliff to face a brute and a treacherous descent in this retelling of the fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk.
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Readers claim Mountain of Love and Danger is refreshing, delightful and fun—filled with emotion, written with ingenuity and compassion. Others say it contains suspense, romance, danger and adventure. Some like that it emphasizes faith, forgiveness, the high standards of friendship and loyalty.
"This story is fast paced and delightful. From chapter one to the last chapter there is plenty of suspense as you watch Jack try to figure our where his girlfriend has been taken. This story was written for young adults to appreciate. As an adult, I totally enjoyed it." Author Linda Weave Clarke
Messages: Poems and Short Stories To Live By
An Inspirational Gift Book Or An Interlude For The Day
Find inspiration for our hectic times in these straight-forward poems for happy and sad days.
Find history, warmth and a touch of the paranormal in three stories.
Getting the Goat peeks into the early 1900's when mountain life was tough. Does Mama's advice hold true today?
In Stitches in Love Rose's deep love for her grandmother motivates others to share their gifts. Does Rose reap her reward?
Robert Horner is tempted in The Stranger, but does he succumb to the lure?
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Life's busy. What's a good way to kick back and take a deep breath. According to readers, it's by soaking up a few pages of Messages: Poems and Short Stories to Live By.
"This group of poems made me both laugh and cry. Gail Pallotta is a talented poet that compares to the best. Though I usually don't read poetry, I loved this collection...."
From a review by Author June Foster
"This book is full of inspiring poems and short stories that will bless your heart! Gail shared her heart with readers and her words truly touched me." Sheri Johnson
Breaking Barriers - Part of the "Love Is..." Series (1 Corinthians 13: 5)
In this action-packed thriller gunshots ring out as Ann Jones enters church. She hides in the bathroom until they stop then stumbles into the sanctuary. The congregation lies dead in pools of blood. To rebuild the church she starts True Light Guardians. At the first meeting she’s attacked by a terrorist but rescued by James Crawford. He melts her heart, cold from her father’s abuse, and they fall for each other. She’s afraid to commit to love that might grow angry later like the type she knew as a child. James yearns to stop other attempts on Ann’s life, but can’t. Tormented by her constant risks, he breaks up with her. When an assault sends her to the hospital, an unlikely ally shares Ann’s plight with James, but he reveals a lead that puts all three of them in even more danger. Available at Pelican Book Group.
What People Are Saying
Readers say Breaking Barriers is fast-paced, filled with action and suspense, and it could come straight from the newspapers and local news today.
"Gail Pallotta knows how to write breath-gasping scenes. This is a short novella, but it is packed with great dialog, authentic three-dimensional characters, and page-turning action. Then there is a sweet romance tucked inside as well. This could happen anywhere, anytime in today's world. A book everyone should read. It will firm up your faith..." Julie C.
"...The vivid descriptions and character development were superb. She has a knack for painting words that describe the characters, settings, happenings and conveying the faith of those involved. The story line brings us to realize that enemies of believers in God are out there and could take the form of occurrences in this story. It is a scary thought and the story Gail has developed shows us clearly that those with faith can stand against opposition, whatever form it takes. I enjoyed the character of Ann, James and Freddie. We're taught that first impressions of someone can be wrong and Ann learned that and made things right. Love, faith and friendship conquers all, a wonderful message for us. I didn't want to stop reading as the end of each chapter left me hanging on a cliff as good writers do..." Author Larry Hammersley
" The action in this story moved quickly, and the characters were enjoyable. I think my favorite thing about this book was the descriptive phrases. In one place, the author described a boat tour of the Florida Everglades. I love a book that lets me see what the characters saw. After reading this story, I feel like I’ve been on a trip to Florida! I will be looking for more books by this author!" Rocky Mountain Reader Reviews
What People Are Saying
Readers say Breaking Barriers is fast-paced, filled with action and suspense, and it could come straight from the newspapers and local news today.
"Gail Pallotta knows how to write breath-gasping scenes. This is a short novella, but it is packed with great dialog, authentic three-dimensional characters, and page-turning action. Then there is a sweet romance tucked inside as well. This could happen anywhere, anytime in today's world. A book everyone should read. It will firm up your faith..." Julie C.
"...The vivid descriptions and character development were superb. She has a knack for painting words that describe the characters, settings, happenings and conveying the faith of those involved. The story line brings us to realize that enemies of believers in God are out there and could take the form of occurrences in this story. It is a scary thought and the story Gail has developed shows us clearly that those with faith can stand against opposition, whatever form it takes. I enjoyed the character of Ann, James and Freddie. We're taught that first impressions of someone can be wrong and Ann learned that and made things right. Love, faith and friendship conquers all, a wonderful message for us. I didn't want to stop reading as the end of each chapter left me hanging on a cliff as good writers do..." Author Larry Hammersley
" The action in this story moved quickly, and the characters were enjoyable. I think my favorite thing about this book was the descriptive phrases. In one place, the author described a boat tour of the Florida Everglades. I love a book that lets me see what the characters saw. After reading this story, I feel like I’ve been on a trip to Florida! I will be looking for more books by this author!" Rocky Mountain Reader Reviews
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Award-winning author Gail Pallotta’s a wife, mom, swimmer and bargain shopper who loves God, beach sunsets and getting together with friends and family. Gail’s a former regional writer of the year for American Christian Writers Association, a 2013 Grace Awards finalist, a 2017 Reader’s Favorite Book Award winner and a finalist in TopShelf Magazine's Humor / Comedy Category. She's published six books, poems, short stories and articles. Some of her articles appear in anthologies while two are in museums. Be sure to sign up for Gail's newsletter here. To read about interesting books by other authors or find giveaways, go directly to Gail's blog |